Central Project Coordinator

Central Project Coordinator works under the overall supervision of the WHO Representative in Myanmar, the technical guidance of the Medical Officer (HIV & Hepatitis) in collaboration with the National AIDS Programme and Drug Dependency Treatment and Research Unit of Ministry of Health.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In close collaboration with the National AIDS Program Manager, assist respective focals (ART/Methadone/PMCT/TCP/M&E), in planning of yearly GF budget, commodity quantification and forecasting as well as drafting quarterly work plan and procurement process in collaboration with PR
• Support to organize central level meetings and trainings and provide technical assistance to facilitate the meetings/trainings. Assist for planning and management of GFATM-HIV activities of each component and keep tract of programme implementation and progress on procurement and supply management
• Assist in facilitating that all sites for ART / Methadone / PMCT / TCP have timely reporting and ensuring the quality of the reported data. Maintain central level database and keep track of program reports. Assist to prepare GF quarterly reports of NAP
• Provide technical support to field offices in implementing activities, monitoring and reporting on a regular basis. Conduct field visits to Field Offices and townships if necessary
• Assist NAP in coordination between PR, UN, other INGOs and NGOs. Regular communication to WHO/UN to give information on progress of GFATM activities and implementation
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
• To submit assignment report quarterly

Work Relations and Partnerships:

• The Central Project Coordinator provides technical support to National AIDS Programme and Drug Dependency Treatment and Research Unit. He/she needs to coordinate with focal from MoHS, UN agencies, development partners, and implementing partners. He/she works together with Field project Coordinator/Field Assistant/Data Assistant of respective state/region and M&E team/Logistic team from central as a team. He/she works as a part of WHO HIV-AIDS team in achieving goals of National Strategic Plan of HIV in collaboration with different stakeholders working on HIV/AIDS.

Impact of functions:

• The function plays a key role in strengthening the programme management of HIV/AIDS prevention and control programme.  The support to MoHS will contribute in strategic planning, efficient resource mobilization and effective programme evaluation.

Qualifications

Educational background:

Essential:

• University degree in Medicine

Essential:

• Minimum of two years working experience in public health
• Has a broad knowledge of principles, practices, methodology and techniques in public health
• Working experience with UN, International NGOs

Language Skills:

• Knowledge of spoken and written English and Myanmar Language

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2409595